Politicians and CEOs Divided on Atlantic Loop
The long-promised project dominated discussions at the Atlantic Economic Forum this week.
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Atlantic Economic Forum Leaders: Act in the Present to Change the Future
The inaugural Atlantic economic Forum came to a close yesterday in Antigonish, Nova Scotia.
Atlantic Canadians ‘want the lowest cost’ for Atlantic Loop, says APEC CEO
If we’re going to spend billions of dollars investing in something that is not the lowest-cost solution. Then ratepayers and businesses and houses are going to be paying more,” says David Chaundy.
Trudeau and Mulroney Open First Ever Atlantic Economic Forum
The forum is being held at St.FX university in partnership with the Brian Mulroney Institute of Government.
WestJet to Shut Down Low-Cost Airline Swoop
The decision comes as the airline ratifies its second collective bargaining agreement with the Airline Pilots Association.
CUPE Workers Call for Government to Negotiate as Strike Passes Week Four
Thousands of workers have been on the picket lines while Premier Houston stands firm in his assertion that offering increased wages to this group of workers would undo wage parity between support staff across the province.
Homebuilders Association Warns Wildfire Rebuild Will not be Easy
HALIFAX — The wildfires across the province have damaged and destroyed hundreds of homes leaving many people having to start all over. The President for the Canadian Homebuilders Association of Nova Scotia, Justin Johnson, says the process of rebuilding will be a lengthy one. “With fire unfortunately, it’s the assessment time of what is salvageable, […]
Nova Scotia Tourism Businesses Get A Boost From The Federal Government
ACOA announced more than $6.3 million to support 53 tourism businesses across Nova Scotia.
Nova Scotia NDP Call on Houston Government To Cut Grocery Taxes
Chender said that the NDP has been calling on the government to address issues related to the rising cost of living for over a year.
Indigenous-Developed Technology can Predict the Damage of Natural Disasters
The 3D wave design is an adaptive tool that allows anyone with a computer or mobile phone to map out and predict the effects of different natural disasters.
